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Roy Scheider
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Roy Richard Scheider, born on November 10, 1932, was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is most recognized for his portrayal of police chief Martin C. Brody in Jaws, choreographer and filmmaker Joe Gideon in All That Jazz, detective Buddy "Cloudy" Russo in The French Connection, and Captain Nathan Bridger in the science fiction television series seaQuest DSV. Scheider's final role in the 2011 thriller Iron Cross was released posthumously after his passing on February 10, 2008. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award during his illustrious career. Allmovie hailed him as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors".
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Roy Richard Scheider, born on November 10, 1932, was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is most recognized for his portrayal of police chief Martin C. Brody in Jaws, choreographer and filmmaker Joe Gideon in All That Jazz, detective Buddy "Cloudy" Russo in The French Connection, and Captain Nathan Bridger in the science fiction television series seaQuest DSV. Scheider's final role in the 2011 thriller Iron Cross was released posthumously after his passing on February 10, 2008. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award during his illustrious career. Allmovie hailed him as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors".
Known For
E! True Hollywood Story
Cannon
Saturday Night Live
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Third Watch
Family Guy
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Jaws: The Revenge
The Oscars
The Rainmaker
The Secret Storm
Love of Life
Hallmark Hall of Fame
When It Was a Game 2
Shark Week
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
Going the Distance: Remembering 'Marathon Man'
The Punisher
When It Was a Game
Marathon Man
Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York
Silver Wolf
The French Connection
All That Jazz
Blue Thunder
seaQuest DSV
2010
Jaws
Jaws 2
Tiger Town
Sorcerer
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